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Ken LaZebnik’s mission to transform Payson Library

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Photo by Marie Meneses Tucked into an alcove off the ground floor of Payson Library is the inconspicuous office of Ken LaZebnik. He has no official plaque or faculty webpage, but once located, the cramped but comfortable quarters of Pepperdine’s director for library advancement and public affairs are a haven for lovers of art and literature. Based out of Studio City in Los … [Read more...] about Ken LaZebnik’s mission to transform Payson Library

NSO excursion discovers Homeboys

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A crew of Pepperdine freshmen visited the site of Homeboy Bakery on Aug. 23, one of several projects under the Homeboy Industries banner, for an New Student Orientation excursion. Salvador Sanchez Strawbridge is the social media coordinator and staff photographer for Homeboy Industries, a nonprofit organization in the heart of Los Angeles. Founded in 1988 by “Father” Greg … [Read more...] about NSO excursion discovers Homeboys

Pepperdine Fund seeks holiday donations

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[youtube lQVWD6by4Ig] ‘Tis the season to give! Along with the university’s fifth annual tree lighting ceremony tonight at 6 p.m., students will have the opportunity to practice the art of giving at the Deck the Halls event. During Deck the Halls, the Pepperdine Fund invites the freshmen class to donate $1 or more. “At Deck the Halls they [freshmen] can bring their mug to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Fund seeks holiday donations

Alumnus embraces noise, launches new ventures

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One pair of hearing aids transformed 2011 Pepperdine alumnus Austin Chapman’s 23 years of silence into a world of sound. Chapman made national headlines last year when he tried on his new Phonak Nadia IX UP listening device, and was suddenly able to hear music and people’s voices. Close friend Tommy Biglow recalled the “tear jerking” moment when Chapman laid his hands on a … [Read more...] about Alumnus embraces noise, launches new ventures